F5 Learn About Robotics at Gladesmore IT Academy

Posted on: May 17th 2013

Form 5 visited Gladesmore IT Academy to learn about building and operating robots.

Read Annabel and Jasmine’s recount of the day:On the 13th of May Form 5 visited Gladesmore IT Academy. While they were there they explored the world of robotics.Accompanied on their journey by Mr Moses, Year 5 were fortunate enough to work with pre-built lego robots and learned to use a software allowing them to control the robots. At first Year 5 were a bit unsure; however, by the end of the day it was as if they were experts!Katie quoted 'it was an amazing experience and I learnt loads of new skills!'During the day the children completed various challenges which included directing the robot along a set course.Watch a video of the children directing a robot along a set course, below:At the end of the day they said goodbye to Gladesmore Academy and hoped they would return next year.